Intern, CyberSecurity; Hopkins, MN

Position: Intern, CyberSecurity (Hopkins, MN)
Digi International (Digi) is a leading global provider of mission-critical and business-critical machine-to-machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products and services. We help our customers create next generation connected products, deploy, and manage critical communications infrastructures in demanding environments. Our embedded modules and off-the-shelf routers, gateways and network products are designed for relentless reliability and deliver unquestioned performance and security.

Our cloud-based software and professional services help customers put their connected products and assets to work across a broad range of mission-critical industry applications. Founded in 1985, we have helped our customers connect over 100 million things and growing.

Position

The cybersecurity Intern will support the execution of FY26 strategic initiatives focused on improving Digi's overall security. Those strategic initiatives include SSO/2FA deployments/moving firmware behind authentication/implementation of a new signing server solution and a new dark web monitoring solution. In addition, this intern position will be involved with day-to-day security operations that involve monitoring & remediation vulnerability processes across products/code/endpoints/cloud/applications. This intern position will also support Digi's GRC strategic initiatives that include SOC2/ISO
27001/PCI/NIST
800-53/GDPR. Lastly, this intern position will help build out our Docsbot AI agent for responding to CCQ's (Customer Compliance Questionnaires) and participate in the completion of CCQ's.

What We Offer

This is an exciting opportunity for a college to make an impact on our business by advancing cybersecurity maturity at Digi and learning about industry standards and tools. Work with our team and gain experience as you consider a future in artificial intelligence.

What You Will Do

* Execute on procedures for features of all security tools including monitoring / response / remediation workflow.

* Enhance security questionnaire response database & Docsbot.

AI curated response solution for business unit self-service. Also, support the CCQ process execution.

* Support security initiatives throughout FY26.

* Work with BUs to develop procedures related to new Product Security Policy and Standards

* As needed support the GRC related security initiatives.

Who You Are and What You Bring

* College student actively enrolled and working towards a degree.

* Foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts such as network security/application security/product security/data security, security and vulnerability monitoring & remediation, & risk management.

* Familiarity with applying cybersecurity to support business goals, including using common security tools and security processes to achieve business results.

* Solid understanding of Microsoft solutions including Teams, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.

* Strong analytical thinking, curiosity, and willingness to learn.

* Ability to work independently and collaboratively on technical tasks.

* Ability to work under direct supervision and independently to meet timelines.

* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Desired But Not Required

* Familiarity with Security frameworks (OWASP, NIST, SOC2, ISO, PCI, GDPR)

* Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.

* Experience with security audits, risk assessments, penetration testing.

Location:

Hopkins, MN (onsite preferred; hybrid considered).

Work Authorization Requirement

Candidates must have valid authorization to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship. While this is an internship role, Digi International and its companies are not able to provide visa sponsorship for internships, or subsequent potential full-time employment. As a result, we are unable to consider visa applications.